Random drug testing policy fails

Last Wednesday night saw a full house with a number of parents representing all parts of Laramie County School District2, speaking out against the proposed random drug testing policy, which was up for a second reading and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The majority of parents presented statistics and opinions contained in surveys done by different federal and private organizations, stating that random drug testing does not inhibit the use of drugs or alcohol by those students who use them, and are not involved in extracurricular school activities. The random drug testing involved only thos...